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    "The Democratic polling lead in congressional races has not shifted the governorship market, governors and House seats move on different electoral maps.",
    "Senate rejection of the Iran war powers resolution (Story 15) and the pre-election rate hike backdrop may compound Republican headwinds, but the governorship market holds above two-thirds.",
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